It is 1899, Bob Godston, a boy from the ‘back blocks’ has been sent to board at Otago Boys’ High. He is co-opted by the weekly newspaper, The Otago Witness, to write a series of letters to its children’s column, ‘Dot’s Little Folk’. His letters, his life at school, and at home in the holidays, take us on a rollercoaster ride through the three terms of his school year.
But beyond the prep room and the football field there is the patriotic fervour that engulfed colonial society of the time. Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee was celebrated in 1897, then the 50th anniversary of the Otago in 1898. Then came a war: A war that tested loyalties, and relationships, both political and personal. The result is a rite of passage – for all.
Cast and crew
Director
Keith ScottCast
William Fenwick - Nigel EnsorSteve Godston - Dougal Braid
Bob Godston - James Tregonning
Ernie Godston - Arnie Tregonning
Frank Godston - Dale Neill
Amelia Godston - Kimberley Buchan
Matron - Sarah Tregonning
Jack Duncan - Jeffrey Steele
Harry Caughley - Oscar Macdonald
Mr Montgomery - Brook Bray
Crew
Production Manager - Belinda LeckieStage Manager - Christine Johnstone
Properties - Christine Johnstone
Set Construction - Ray Fleury
Sound And Lighting - Alexandra Ross
Wardrobe - Sofie Welvaert
Publicity - Keith Scott
Photography - Riley Baker
Playwright - Keith Scott